Finance Assistant

Vanrath; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension scheme

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Vanrath is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Support/Accounts Assistant to join a growing organisation in Belfast. This role offers a chance to develop skills within a dynamic and supportive finance team.

You will manage sales and purchase ledgers, perform daily bank reconciliations, assist with credit control activities, and support year-end processes. Strong organisational skills and proficiency in Word/Excel are essential; Sage 200 is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance or accounts assistant role.
• Excellent organisational skills and keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; Sage 200 is a plus.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proactive team player with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales and purchase ledgers.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations and handle inter-company journals.
• Assist with credit control activities, including payments and account reconciliations.
• Process petty cash transactions and ensure accuracy.
• Respond to supplier and customer queries.
• Support year-end processes and liaise with auditors.
• Carry out general administrative duties in support of the finance team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Looking for an exciting opportunity in finance support? A well established organisation is seeking a detail oriented and proactive individual to join their finance team. This role offers a chance to develop your skills within a dynamic and supportive working environment.

Salary/Benefits

• Starting from £28,000
• Competitive pension scheme
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Supportive team environment

About your next employer

This organisation is a growing entity within the commercial sector, known for investing in its people and embracing new technologies. It offers a fast-paced, collaborative workplace focused on excellence and long‑term success.

About you

• Experience in a similar finance or accounts assistant role
• Excellent organisational skills and keen attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; Sage 200 is a plus
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• Proactive team player with a positive attitude

What you'll do

• Manage sales and purchase ledgers
• Perform daily bank reconciliations and handle inter-company journals
• Assist with credit control activities, including payments and account reconciliations
• Process petty cash transactions and ensure accuracy
• Respond to supplier and customer queries
• Support year-end processes and liaise with auditors
• Carry out general administrative duties in support of the finance team